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Lila Blue: A Novel about a Young Woman Finding her True Home on the Oregon Coast Kindle Edition

by Annie Katz (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 556 ratings
At sunrise one morning in 1985, Cassandra’s mother sends her away with nothing but the business card of a distant relative. By sunset, Cassandra is living with her grandmother Lila Blue in a beach house on the Oregon Coast. During the next several weeks, Cassandra falls in love with her new life in Rainbow Village, a caring community of artisans and eccentrics, where she feels completely at home for the first time in her life. Now she must convince her self-indulgent mother to let her stay.
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    407 pages
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    4 Oct. 2012
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B009M9MILE
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Annie Katz
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 4 Oct. 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 918 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 407 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 556 ratings

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Annie Katz

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I was born in southern California, grew up in the northwest, and earned degrees from the University of Idaho and Washington State University. Now I live in Ashland, Oregon, where I walk on country roads and read and write to my heart's content. Thank you for reading my novels and for encouraging others to read them.

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  • Angie T.D.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 December 2014
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    Wow, this is the first book I've read by this author and I've just downloaded my second book by her.I can't praise this one enough it was wonderfully uplifting perfect for reading at Christmas, or any other time for that matter.I hardly ever re-read books, I'm too impatient and always think there are so many books to read I don't have time,but I think I will make an exception for this book.There is so much wisdom as well as a lovely story that I know I will love reading it again some time.I think I saved the best till last for me this is the best book I've read all year the wonderful developing relationship between a girl and her grandmother is the most marvellous coming of age story I knew it was a special book even as I was still reading it, its one of those books that you want to go and on,I loved it and recommend it 100%
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  • Anita
    4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 November 2013
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    I really enjoyed this book. Books like these uplift your soul, and bring back faith in human nature, life and happiness.
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  • sasha
    5.0 out of 5 stars a charming book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 September 2014
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    this is a lovely book, with a positive optimistic message. it's written in the very authentic voice of a twelve year old girl, very well-observed and honest with a charming story.
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  • Joy B
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 March 2016
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    wonderful read, it goes straight into my favourite folder. So many truths and so much wisdom , yet not at all preachy or pushy. Uplifting read for all ages not just YA's. I have enjoyed all the author's books but this one stands out.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful beautiful story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 June 2013
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    This is the very best book I have downloaded from amazon it is wise, optimistic, uplifting just an amazing read
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  • karen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 June 2016
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    At first I thought that I was not going to enjoy this novel however I was very wrong it was at times hard to put down excellent book very well presented and written looking forward to more novels by Anna Katz
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  • Mrs. M. Macdonald
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 January 2015
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    Don't you wish Lila Blue was your Granny?
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  • rosiek
    4.0 out of 5 stars Lila Blue
    Reviewed in Australia on 12 July 2014
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    Lila Blue was Lovely life affirming book which I thoroughly enjoyed reading. There is a lot of wisdom in here to think about.
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  • zzz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful characters, setting and story!
    Reviewed in the United States on 11 July 2015
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    1985, the Oregon Coast -- what a wonderful setting. Cassandra is a very mature 12-year-old who has spent her childhood with a dysfunctional single mom. Having had no real guidance, but feeling more like the adult in the mother-daughter family, she is sent to stay with her Grandmother who lives on the Oregon Coast. I was enchanted by this loveable and evolved grandmother, as well as the small town, its characters, and the setting. Cassandra feels abandoned at first, but her life will be changed. A wonderful read with many profound messages. Well-written, perfectly edited, perfectly paced. I look forward to reading more by Annie Katz who writes from her own extremely diverse life experiences.
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  • Tia Woolner
    5.0 out of 5 stars seriously wonderful!!
    Reviewed in Canada on 7 September 2013
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    Wow that was a crazy awesome read!! I don't usually write reviews but for this one I had to. I am amazed by the story, the writing and I want more!!
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  • I. Olson
    4.0 out of 5 stars Nuggets of wisdom to improve your day
    Reviewed in the United States on 26 August 2018
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    Can't remember how I became aware of this novel, perhaps through the discounted book emails I receive on a daily basis; regardless, I'm glad I stumbled upon it.

    The author builds the characters so beautifully, you see them, you feel what they feel...quite simply, you delve into this novel because you love the way it makes you feel right from the beginning. AND, I love multi-generational stories and this one between Lila Blue and Cassandra is believable and absolutely endearing. Loved every page of this story.
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  • Ayperi
    5.0 out of 5 stars An Absolutely Chaming Story
    Reviewed in the United States on 2 January 2013
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    What an absolutely charming story. This book is so full of beauty and wisdom. I highly recommend everyone read this story. If each person can incorporate just one small thing from Lila's wisdom, the world will be a much better place!

    You will fall in love with all of the characters and the charming coastal town. This is a coming of age story, with the main characters being Lila Blue and her 12 year old grandaughter, Cassandra. Lila symbolizes all that is good and wise in the world. Her quirkly, yet loveable lifestyle helps Cassandra to grow into a mature little lady. The relationships between the people in the town and the scattered family and friends blend in such a realistic way. The story reads a lot like you are reading Cassandra's journal/thoughts. The way she describes the world and people around her makes you see the world from the eyes of a 12 year old going from disallusioned, to confused, to joyous and peaceful. I feel in love with this book.

    You will not be disappointed in this story. It is a blessing.
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